Netflix has released a trailer for its new, original film entitled, “The Two Popes.” The film will, no doubt, stir up some interest in both the Catholic media and the secular press.
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Sister Evamarie Gillcrist, O.P.
Sister Evamarie Gillcrist, O.P. – On Sept. 16, Sister Evamarie Gillcrist gave her adventuresome spirit to God in death. She was 95 and dedicated 78 years to religious life as a Sister of St. Dominic.
Father Phi Phu Ho, C.S.J.B.
Father Phi Phu Ho, C.S.J.B., a priest of the Congregation of St. John the Baptist who was pastor of St. John Vianney, Flushing, died on Sept. 23 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. He was 53.
Sisters of Mercy in Defense of Mother Cabrini
In a letter to the editor of The Tablet, the Sisters of Mercy display a united front in the defense and recognition of Mother Cabrini, the patroness of immigrants.
Kristi and Robert, Two True Pro-life Champions
Dear Editor: Thank you, Allyson Escobar, for covering the story for The Tablet, and to Emily Drooby for covering the story in Currents (One Mother’s Pro-Life Journey, Sept. 21).
An Apalling Attack Against a Senior Citizen
Dear Editor: A group of teens walked up to an elderly woman and beat and robbed her. This took place at 169th street, near Highland Avenue in Jamaica on August 4th. She was 67 years old and was beaten with her own cane and was robbed of her cellphone.
Biblical Theology of Textual Dissection for Seminarians
Dear Editor: Despite some disagreements with opinions of George Weigel, I was heartened by his column on seminarians (“In Praise of Today’s Seminarians, Aug. 31). Still, I am puzzled by his recommendation that “Biblical studies [at seminaries] must focus on biblical theology far more than textual dissection.” What, exactly, does this mean?
Comedy, Depth and a Catholic Novel
When I was a student in the major seminary many years ago, I read Edwin O’Connor’s novel, “The Last Hurrah,” which years later was made into a film that was directed by John Ford. The film was good, but the novel is much better.
The Ultimate Goal for All of Us
by Msgr. Joseph P. Calise
Gregory Maguire’s book, “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” was published in 1995. In 2003, it was presented at the Gershwin Theatre as the musical production, “Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz,” with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman.
Life Lessons From ‘Sacred Task’ of Journalism
Why study journalism?
As director of the journalism program at St. John’s University, Jamaica, I routinely get that question when the new school year begins.